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 whiteface whiteface /ˈwaɪtfes/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] Hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States  ( Hereford , whiteface [ N. American] )
    hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
      The clown's exaggerated whiteface makeup brought a sense of whimsy to the circus performance.
    The clown's exaggerated whiteface makeup brought a sense of whimsy to the circus performance.
  2. A clown whose face is covered with white make-up  ( whiteface )
    a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
     The whiteface clown performed a mime act in the circus.
    The whiteface clown performed a mime act in the circus.


 folliculitis folliculitis /ˌfɒlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

noun

  1. Inflammation of a hair follicle  ( folliculitis )
    inflammation of a hair follicle
     Regular shaving can sometimes lead to folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles.
    Regular shaving can sometimes lead to folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles.


 clerking clerking /ˈklɜːrkɪŋ/

noun

  1. () The activity of recording business transactions  ( bookkeeping , clerking )
    the activity of recording business transactions
     He spent his early career clerking in a law firm.
    He spent his early career clerking in a law firm.


 log log /ˈlɔg/

noun

  1. () A segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches  ( log )
    a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
      The logger chopped down a large log with his axe.
    The logger chopped down a large log with his axe.
  2. Measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water  ( log )
    measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water
  3. A written record of events on a voyage (of a ship or plane)  ( log )
    a written record of events on a voyage (of a ship or plane)
  4. A written record of messages sent or received  ( log )
    a written record of messages sent or received
     They kept a log of all transmission by the radio station
    they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station
     An email log
    an email log
  5. The exponent required to produce a given number  ( log , logarithm )
    the exponent required to produce a given number

verb

  1. () Enter into a log, as on ships and planes  ( log )
    enter into a log, as on ships and planes
  2. () Cut lumber, as in woods and forests  ( lumber , log )
    cut lumber, as in woods and forests